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temporary

[tem-puh-rer-ee] / ˈtɛm pəˌrɛr i /


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Dahlia Lithwick: Temporary protected status is a federal humanitarian program that protects folks against deportation.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

Temporary tailwinds, such as lower jet-fuel prices, buoyed airlines’ performance in the first quarter, it noted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Congress in 1990 authorized Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, for noncitizens who could not safely return home because their native country was wracked by war, violence or natural disasters.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

He said he was seeking Temporary Protected Status in the United States at the time of his arrest, which would shield him from deportation, and was awaiting a hearing before an immigration judge.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Temporary telegram boys are not allowed to stay in the job beyond the age of sixteen.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt




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